Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Banner Health, recognized for exceptional patient assessments and effective airway management. Proven ability to mentor staff and respond adeptly in emergencies, ensuring high-quality respiratory care. Committed to fostering respectful relationships with patients and colleagues while adhering to facility policies and physician directives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Banner Health, Washakie Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Perform electrocardiograms, holter monitors, event monitors, pulmonary function testing, stress tests, home sleep apnea testing, nocturnal oximeters, six minute walk test, cardiac and pulmonary rehab evaluations and monitoring.
Provide respiratory care and procedures based on facility policy and procedure requirements. As well as orders that have been placed in the patient chart. These procedures may include, but are not limited to; small volume nebulizer medications, metered dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers, continuous nebulizer, administration of oxygen via all oxygen devices, CPT, mucus clearing adjuncts, incentive spirometer, assessing vitals and breath sounds, vest therapy, sputum induction and collection, insertions of nasal pharyngeal airway, oropharyngeal airway, jaw thrust techniques
Attending all newborn deliveries and performing NRP, attending all conscious sedation procedures, traumas, rapid responses, and code blues.
Initiating home CPAP and BIPAP units in adults as well as newborn bubble CPAP device in newborns. Completing the set up and monitoring of acute CPAP (V60), BIPAP(V60) and ventilator (Servio I)
Acquiring blood gas (ABG, VBG, capillary gas, and cord gas) running results on ABL 80 CO-OX, interpreting results, working closely with physician to adjust parameters on noninvasive and invasive devices.
Preform efficient patient assessments, notifying nurses and doctors of any critical results, polite bedside manner, introduction when entering a room, build strong respect and relationships with co-workers, staff, physicians, patients, and family members
Competent charting skills of all respiratory treatments most current experience with Cerner
Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
In the last 3 years at Washakie Medical center I have been awarded the friend of nursing award. I have received multiple "Bee" nominations, multiple "good catch awards" as well as many shout out and MVP recognitions.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Total Medical Staffing
11.2021 - 10.2022
Perform electrocardiograms, holter monitors, event monitors, pulmonary function testing, stress tests, home sleep apnea testing, nocturnal oximeters and six minute walk tests.
Provide respiratory care and procedures based on facility policy and procedure requirements. As well as orders that have been placed in the patient chart. These procedures may include, but are not limited to; small volume nebulizer medications, metered dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers, continuous nebulizer, administration of oxygen via all oxygen devices, CPT, mucus clearing adjuncts, incentive spirometer, assessing vitals and breath sounds, vest therapy, sputum induction and collection, insertions of nasal pharyngeal airway, oropharyngeal airway, jaw thrust techniques
Attending all newborn deliveries and performing NRP, attending all conscious sedation procedures, traumas, rapid responses, and code blues.
Initiating home CPAP and BIPAP units in adults as well as newborn bubble CPAP device in newborns. Completing the set up and monitoring of acute CPAP (V60), BIPAP(V60) and ventilator (Servio I)
Acquiring blood gas (ABG, VBG, capillary gas, and cord gas) running results on ABL 80 CO-OX, interpreting results, working closely with physician to adjust parameters on noninvasive and invasive devices.
Preform efficient patient assessments, notifying nurses and doctors of any critical results, polite bedside manner, introduction when entering a room, build strong respect and relationships with co-workers, staff, physicians, patients, and family members
Competent charting skills of all respiratory treatments most current experience with Cerner
Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
05.2018 - 10.2021
Education
Respiratory Therapy
Casper College
Casper, WY
05-2018
Skills
Arterial blood gas analysis
Airway management
Non-invasive ventilation
Phenomenal patient assessments
Adjusting parameters based off blood gas results
Attend all newborn delivery's and provide NRP if necessary
Adequately calculating initial BIPAP and vent setting based off patients IBW, height, and each individual situation
Treating all staff, patients and family members with respect
Introducing, explaining and educating to patients and visitors
Following facility policy and doctor orders
Charting all procedures efficiently
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP
Friend of nursing award
In May of 2024 I was award the friend of nursing award.
Licensed Practical Nurse at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (Banner Health)Licensed Practical Nurse at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (Banner Health)